Headline: Israel Says Iranian Intelligence Minister Killed in Air Strike
- Mar 18
- 1 min read
Why this matters:Escalating strikes between Israel, Iran and regional allies risk widening the conflict and disrupting global energy supplies.
Date: 17 March 2026
Tags: International, Conflict, Security
Summary:
Israel says it killed Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, in an overnight air strike.
Iran has not yet confirmed or commented on the reported killing.
The strike follows the reported death of senior Iranian security figure Ali Larijani a day earlier.
Israel also launched air strikes on Beirut targeting positions linked to Hezbollah.
One explosion flattened a building in central Beirut near business and hotel districts.
Iranian and allied militia forces continued retaliatory strikes across the Middle East.
Two people were killed in Tel Aviv following Iranian missile attacks.
Drone interceptions and explosions were reported in Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
The US military used bunker-buster bombs against Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has effectively blocked the strategic waterway, disrupting global oil transport.
What’s next:Further retaliatory attacks are expected as regional tensions continue to intensify.
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